Python Backend Developer

Python/API Developer (Associate Consultant) at ZS

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive custom strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our valuescustomers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.

ZS’s India Capability & Expertise Center (CEC) houses more than 60% of ZS people across three offices in New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. Our teams work with colleagues acros deliver real-world solutions to the clients who drive our business. The CEC maintains standards of analytical, operational and technologic team to deliver superior results to our clients.

ZS's Scaled AI practice is part of ZS rich and advanced AI ecosystem. We are building next generation AI based analytics products, focused on creatin innovative machine learning, and engineering capabilities.

Our team comprises of Data Scientists, ML/Full Stack Engineers, UI Developers, Product/ Program managers and QA testers working together to build products which offers unique analytical solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities:
†Developing and implementing in building scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices.
†Instill best practices for software development, ensure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
†Writing application backend codes using Python, SQL, NoSQL
• Troubleshooting backend application codes.
• Developing and implementing back-end architecture
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

Qualifications:

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field from a top university.
• 2-4.5+ years' overall experience.
• 2+ years of experience in building and leading strong engineering team.
• 2+ years strong proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI or similar asynchronous frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django).
• Proven experience in building scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and experience in integrating AI models into backend services is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with database technology such as SQL and NoSQL databases (optional).
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package.


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